Ezra 3 - Introduction
* The altar and festivals. (1-7) The foundations of the temple laid. (8-13)... [ Continue Reading ]
* The altar and festivals. (1-7) The foundations of the temple laid. (8-13)... [ Continue Reading ]
1-7 From the proceedings of the Jews on their arrival, let us learn to begin with God, and to do what we can in the worship of God, when we cannot do what we would. They could not at once have a temple, but they would not be without an altar. Fear of danger should stir us to our duty. Have we many e... [ Continue Reading ]
8-13 There was a remarkable mixture of affections upon laying the foundation of the temple. Those that only knew the misery of having no temple at all, praised the Lord with shouts of joy. To them, even this foundation seemed great. We ought to be thankful for the beginnings of mercy, though it be n... [ Continue Reading ]